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Thursday, February 07, 2013

Currently- February 2013

Book
Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Writer's Life by Pamela Smith Hill. You'd think there's nothing less glamorous than farm life on the Dakota prairie or in the Ozarks, but Laura was always interested in fashion and in personal grooming. Incidentally, Laura was born 146 years ago today.

Music
Allison Kraus and Viktor Krauss covering Robert Plant's Big Log

Perfume
So many perfumes, so little time. I've been testing something very interesting over the last few weeks: Christopher Street by Charenton Macerations. I'll review it soon, of course, but in the meantime you can read all about it on IndiePerfumes.

Random ThoughtI'm beyond excited about the discovery of Richard III's skeleton. But some of those Plantangenet fanatics trying to rehabilitate his name make me shake my head. Next they'll want to revise the order of succession in favor of Richard's bloodline.

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BookI am currently on bed rest with a back injury, so I have plenty of time to read! Currently on my nighttable are The Case for Falling in Love by Mari Ruti, The Color of Style by David Zyla, and Coming to my Senses by Alyssa Harad.

MusicBach on the organ: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipe6AB1n6_U

PerfumeChanel 31 Rue Cambon and Chateau Krigler 12. Waiting for a decant of Chanel 1932 to arrive in the mail.

You would have loved talking with my mum, then. She belonged to the Richard III Society which was formed to defend his good name after all. The Battle of Bosworth happened not far from where my family lives; it was the last time that the Crown changed hands on a battlefield.

Book: Look Me in The Eye, by John Elder Robison. John Robison is Augusten Burroughs older, heterosexual brother. However, Look Me in The Eye is not a copy of Running With Scissors, but a complement to R.W.S. It is a fascinating look at Asperger's Syndrome from someone who lives with it successfully. If anything, John Elder's book is more harrowing than Running With Scissors, and I could not put it down!

Cooking and eating: Soups and stews! Made a very good low dairy (lactose intolerance here!) "cream" of mushroom soup. Mashed potatoes and a strong broth instead of cream.

My Royal obsession is with the House of Orange, and I was startled, but far from surprised when Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands announced her abdication. This will be the first time in over 100 years that The Netherlands will have a King.

I hope that all the friends of The Non-Blonde blog in the NE United States will stay safe and warm this weekend!

BookI've been reading a lot of Augusten Burroughs lately. At least three books so far. I find him fascinating. My favorite book so far is This is How. And now I think I will have to add J.E. Robinson's book to my reading list, per Lawrence in Ohio's recommendation.

MusicI've rediscovered Duncan Sheik (remember Duncan Sheik?) and realized that he is a very talented song writer. Nice voice too.

PerfumeNo perfume since I caught a cold last week and can't smell anything. :(

PerfumeNone, I lost my sense of smell in August of 2010 - a month or so after setting up my perfume organ and acquiring my educational library for learning the Art of natural Perfumery.

MakeupAt 66 years of age, I am changing my make-up regimen significantly. Lipstick is exceptionally important as I have gorgeous gray hair. Most lipsticks immediately remove a layer of skin and chap me horrifically. You Gaia have turned me on to lip stains, especially Hourglass over which I can apply a balm, thus avoiding dryness.

Frequently Worn Outfit/ItemMany pairs of fine well styled hand made French bifocal eyeglasses. As they say, better than a facelift.

FoodBeing a gourmet and superb cook who has lost her sense of taste I no longer enjoy fine restaurants and would prefer a boucle back cheeseburger. I can only taste the 4 flavors: salt, sweet, hot and sour. Well there is now a 5th (umbechi or something - but I do not know it).

Guilty PleasureI have no guilt this week. Ice cream for breakfast? I've earned it. See below.

BaneInability to mell.

JoyDressing, seeing a play, going to the symphony, a cozy bar with good jazz or cabaret.

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